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How can we master the return? Dr Helen Fidler

How can we master the return? Dr Helen Fidler

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In this episode I speak to Dr Helen Fidler, Consultant gastroenterologist, Deputy Chair of the BMA UK Consultants Committee and mother of 5 .


This episode I ask the question : How can we master the return as mothers in medicine? 


Here is what we discuss :


Dr Fidler shares her experience of returning to work after maternity leave on 5 occasions 


The challenge of working as a busy gastroenterology trainee and as a mother of young children 


Dr Fidler’s inspiration behind growing her family despite the challenges of juggling life as a mother and doctor 


Dr Fidler shares her biggest challenge as a mother in medicine returning to work


How and why she decided to go part time after becoming a mother


We discuss imposter syndrome 


The challenge of leaving work on time


Tips and advice for successfully returning to work 

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